Andrew Secker heads the practice at Mills & Reeve LLP, which has a particular focus on technology, life sciences, and the mid-market business sector. Remziye Ozcan has considerable experience in supporting employers on a range of issues, particularly in defending Employment Tribunal claims. In addition, the team is well-placed to negotiate senior level exits, and advise on neurodiversity in the workplace. The group has worked with a number of early stage start-ups or VC backed businesses, in conjunction with its VC corporate practice.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very welcoming team, always seeking to understand our business, working effectively across disciplines.’

  • ‘Very impressed by Andrew Secker, he provides very considered and measured advice, and takes a pragmatic view appropriate for a start-up business.’

  • 'In my experience working with the employment team at M&R, they demonstrate a rare blend of commercial acumen and pragmatic solutions. They took the time to understand our unique challenges and approached the situation with a balance of empathy and sound advice.'
  • 'From our first interaction with M&R, we felt we were in good hands. Clear and consistent communication throughout. Remziye Ozcan, with equally outstanding support from Andrew Secker.'

Key clients

  • HELM AG
  • Datamatics
  • Evelyn Partners Group Limited
  • Solenis UK Industries Limited
  • BAM Nuttall
  • Mitsubishi Electric Europe B. V.
  • Wilmington Plc
  • FactSet Europe
  • Charles River
  • Olympus KeyMed

Work highlights

  • Advising German chemical distribution company HELM AG, on the employment issues arising from the acquisition of its remaining stake in Leverton Helm.
  • Supporting a mid-market business on the successful resolution of a complex equal pay and sex discrimination claim from an existing employee.
  • Supporting a FinTech business on a complex global headcount reduction exercise involving employees across several continents but mostly in the UK and US.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Andrew Secker

Other key lawyers

Remziye Ozcan